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There are few more historic sports venues in the world than Ascot racecourse. Since opening in 1711, the racecourse has been the natural home of elite racing in the U.K., with Royal Ascot every ...
As this year's Royal Ascot gets underway in Berkshire, BBC News looks back at the racecourse's history as it marks its 300-year anniversary.
Thousands of people have gathered for the first day of the glamourous Royal Ascot meeting. More than 250,000 people are ...
The Princess of Wales is said to be disappointed at not attending the famous social and sporting occasion in Berkshire with her husband and the King and Queen.
In December the racecourse revealed that prize-money at Royal Ascot would be worth £10m for the first time in 2024, with a record £17.5m on offer at the track across the 12 months.
Ascot Racecourse has announced that prize money at the venue will reach an unprecedented $22.17 million in 2025, marking a historic milestone. Among the highlights, the G1 King George VI and Queen ...
Ascot has published its latest style guide, encouraging racegoers to "raid grandma's hat boxes" and scour charity shops. Renamed The Royal Ascot Look Book, the racecourse is embracing sustainable ...
Royal Ascot concluded on Saturday but some racegoers were caught out by the lesser known dress code rules which left them needing to buy socks if they wanted to attend ...
LOCALS living near Royal Ascot racecourse have opened up about what it’s really like – and how some of their neighbours earn easy cash. Every year the Berkshire town swells with people … ...
According to Ascot Racecourse, the organizing body behind Royal Ascot, the Queen set a vogue for porter bonnet (a headpiece that shielded the face from observers) when she wore one to Ascot in the ...
Ascot Racecourse reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone deemed to be dressed inappropriately. What to Wear to King George Diamond Weekend and Diamond Day. Held end of July, this is a relaxed but ...